Katana Japanese Hairdressing Thinning Shears/Scissors

Ask working stylists which thinner they reach for most and the Katana comes up again and again — it's the best-selling model in the line for a reason. The signature extra-long crane-shaped handle paired with a ball-bearing pivot screw produces a strikingly smooth, fluid closing action that makes texturizing feel effortless.

Blade Design

The thick, short sword-back blades are what give the Katana its notably soft cutting feel — hair releases cleanly rather than being pushed. Blades are hollow-ground and triple-honed to a convex edge at 59-61 HRC, built from Japanese 440C alloy stainless in a two-piece welded construction. A transparent screw-in silencer keeps the close quiet.

Fit and Adjustment

The offset handle with adjustable ring sizing means the shear can be fitted to your hand rather than the other way around. Suitable for blunt work on wet or dry hair.

Who It Suits

Master barbers, advanced stylists, and professional hairdressers who thin and texturize daily and want a smooth, quiet, dependable workhorse.

Specifications

• Steel: Japanese 440C alloy stainless, two-piece welded
• Blade: Convex edge, 59-61 HRC; hollow-ground and triple-honed
• Design: Thick, short sword-back blades for a soft cut
• Handle: Extra-long crane shape, offset, adjustable ring size
• Pivot: Ball-bearing screw for smooth action; transparent screw-in silencer
• Specialty: Blunt / wet / dry
• Size: 6 inch, 30 teeth
• Warranty: Backed by a lifetime warranty against manufacturing defects

The blade should roughly match your middle finger; the whole shear, your palm. 6.0" is the all-round choice; 6.5"–7.0" for scissor-over-comb and barbering. Shear Size Guide — find your length in 30 seconds.

Free shipping on every order. Free returns — if it doesn’t feel right in your hand, send it back at no charge. Start your return in under a minute from the Start a Return page linked in the menu at the top of every page.

Backed by a lifetime warranty against manufacturing defects — if we find a defect in materials or workmanship, we repair or replace it. Routine sharpening, oiling, and tension adjustment are part of normal professional care and keep your edge in top shape.